Mesquite, Prosopis species (Fabaceae), is an extremely hardy, long-lived, thorny weed of arid systems. Native to the Americas, it now forms extensive monocultures in Australia, Africa, the Middle East and the Asian subcontinent. In 1987, a mesquite biocontrol program was initiated in South Africa,...

Forests are the earth's largest, most productive ecosystems, playing one of the biggest roles in the development of human societies. Covering about 21% of the geographical area of India, they have been essential in mankind's well-being not only as a large part of the economy, but also by providing...

This paper briefly discusses the introduction of Prosopis species into Africa from their native America over the past 200 years. Although some are useful for fuel, fodder or erosion control, others have become invasive weeds. The first detailed study on the impacts (both positive and negative) of ...